BRADY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING
January 6, 2009
Members Present: Supervisor Philport, Clerk Vermeulen, Treasurer Allgaier, and Trustee VanderKamp. Absent: Trustee Guthrie.
Others Present: Approximately 18 others.
Call to Order and Pledge: Philport called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. at the Brady Township Hall. VanderKamp gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
** Agenda Approval: The Agenda was approved as printed, by a motion from Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier. Motion Carried.
** Approval of Consent Agenda: The Consent Agenda was approved as printed by a motion, from Vermeulen and seconded by VanderKamp.
1. Approval of 12/02/08 regular and 12/30/08 Special Meeting minutes.
2. Approval of Budget Report
3. Approval of Disbursements and Transfers
4. Communications.
Motion Carried.
Citizens Time: None
SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Public Hearing: Indian Lake Assoc. Weed Control Assessment District:
Philport opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. by explaining the details of the assessment district, and the proposal to extend it another five (5) years. No written comments have been received. Philport stated that Terry Anderson, of Highview shores had called the office to say that he was very satisfied with the weed control that has been done. Greg Nichols, of the Indian Lake Assoc. introduced Andy from Professional Lake Management, who then gave a history of the weed control on Indian Lake to date. He stated that Indian Lake is in much better shape than many other lakes, due in part, to the marl bottom. Milfoil weeds were at 8%, but are now down to 1-2% at times.
It was suggested that the current assessment be reduced, due to an excess of funds.
Philport closed the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m.
** A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Allgaier to adopt the “Resolution Confirming 2009 Special Assessment Roll” with a change in amount to $50 per year. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, and VanderKamp. Absent Guthrie. Resolution Adopted & Motion Carried.
B. MTA Legal Fee Request: Philport explained a suit from Con-Edison concerning sewer lift stations. It was decided to table this until the February meeting to get more information.
C. Public Hearing - Resolution for Liquor License: Philport opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. He updated on the original resolution that applied to property owned by Gary Gray on V Avenue. The new Resolution is the same except that the address is now for 606 Spruce St. No public comments were offered. Philport closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
** A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by VanderKamp to adopt the “Resolution Granting Local Legislative Approval of Liquor License Application of Gary L. Gray (Above all others)” A roll call vote brought YES votes from VanderKamp, Vermeulen, Philport, and Allgaier. Absent: Guthrie. Resolution Adopted and Motion Carried.
** D. Salary Resolution: Vermeulen explained that a salary resolution must be passed each year 30 days before the Annual meeting. After discussion, a motion was made by VanderKamp and seconded by Vermeulen to adopt a Resolution to set the Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurers salary for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year to be a 1.5% increase to $28,775.25 each. A roll call vote brought YES votes from Allgaier, Philport, Vermeulen, and VanderKamp. Absent: Guthrie. Motion Carried.
** E. Appointment and transfer of ZBA members: A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vermeulen to move Joe Timko from alternate member to full member for a 3 year term, and Resolution-appoint Michael Oswalt to a 2 year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion Carried.
** F. Appointment of Planning Commission members: A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by VanderKamp to appoint Michael Henderson to a 2 year term and Kathy Guthrie to a 4 year term to the Planning Commission: Motion Carried.
** G. Appointment of Board of Review members: A motion was made by Philport and seconded by Vermeulen to appoint David Locey, Gary Sherman, and Aileen Greanya to 2 year terms on the Board of Review. Motion Carried.
** H. Letter to City of Portage on Sewers: Philport presented a draft of the letter he proposed to send to the City of Portage concerning flow through for the South County Sewers. A motion was made by Vermeulen and seconded by VanderKamp to authorize Philport to send this letter to the City of Portage. Motion Carried.
I. County Pictometry aerial photo maps: Philport reported that there will be an informational meeting on 1/21/09 to explain county wide aerial photography that will be done. He will attend this meeting for more information as to how this may benefit Brady Township.
J. South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority Update: Philport reported that at the last meeting new members were welcomed.
K. South County Sewer & Water Authority Update: Philport stated that they are focusing on working out an agreement with Portage for sewer flow through.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business: None
Report of Board Members: None
** Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made at 8:30 P.M. by Vermeulen and seconded by Allgaier to adjourn the meeting. Motion Carried.
Cande Vermeulen
Brady Township Clerk